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The American Liver Foundation provides educational materials to the public and healthcare professionals. Through a network of local chapters, it offers support groups. The foundation supports research into the cure and prevention of liver diseases.

The CDC provides educational materials. Its mission is to protect the health and safety of people in the US and abroad. It works with partners around the world to monitor, detect, and investigate health problems, while promoting healthy behaviors.